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2009
Mets Sink The Marlins 3-2 And Take The Series
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Game Summary
Thanks to a solid performance by starting pitcher John Maine, the Mets took the rubber game of their weekend series with the Marlins and beat Florida 3-2. The Mets got some key hits in the
Pitching
John Maine broke out his new changeup and used it to stifle the Marlins bats today. In six innings pitched he allowed just 3 hits, 2 walks, and didn’t allow a run. He struck out 5 batters, and lowered his ERA to 3.75 for the season. He was also very efficient with his pitches and got through the first three innings with just 36 pitches thrown. Maine continues to improve, picking up his fifth win of the season, and has become the next best starter on the team after Johan.
Pedro Feliciano pitched a scoreless inning in the seventh, lowering his ERA to 2.25 on the year.
Things got a little scary in the eight inning when J.J. Putz walked a batter and allowed two hits, prompting Manuel to replace him with Bobby Parnell. Two runs came around to score reducing the Mets lead to 3-2, Parnell struck out Jorge Cantu for the second out, and Jeremy Hermida lined out to deep left to end the threat. J.J. Putz continues to struggle, and he may be on the verge of losing his setup job to Parnell.
Frankie Rodriguez came in to finish up the ninth and picked up his 14th save and seal the win for the Mets. He struck out the side and received a nice ovation from the crowd.
Batting
Angel Pagan, Fernando Martinez and Omir Santos each drove in the Mets runs with doubles, and put the Mets up 3-0 going into the eighth inning
Omir Santos nearly missed a homerun, but his run scoring double has now given him eight ribbies in his last 10 games.
Additional Info
Mets outfielder Angel Pagan left Sunday’s game with right groin discomfort after chasing a ball in the fourth inning. He is day-to-day. He initially got the start after Carlos Beltran was scratched with a stomach virus.
The Mets are now 17-9 at home and 15-9 against the NL East. They have won 11 of the past 14 games at Citi Field, and finish the month of May with a 19-9 record.
John Maine succumbed to the same stomach virus that has wiped out Carlos Beltran, and was removed in the seventh inning., but should be okay for his next start.
Game Ball
John Maine was the main man today!
Up Next
The Mets start a 4-game series against the Pirates on Monday in Pittsburgh. Livan Hernandez will start the first game.
About the Author: Joe DeCaro
Went to my first Mets game, a Mayors Trophy game at Shea, in '73. We beat the Yankees 8-4 and I was hooked. I marched in two Banner Day parades, and before the Grand Slam single, there was the "Hendu Can Do" grand slam - I was there. I've collected Mets memorabilia all my life and started Mets Merized Online to feed my addiction.
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Current hopes going into next week:
1. Manuel has the presence of mind to start Santos most games and sit Schneider.
2. Carlos Beltran starts in Center tomorrow so we don’t have to worry about a spell of Jeremy Reed out there with Pagan banged up.
3. Livan continues his winning ways so we don’t have to worry about coming up with 2 new starters (having to replace Redding is enough of a problem).
4. This will be Reyes’ last week out of action.
5. David finds his eye at the plate.
6. Sheffield and Castillo continue to stay healthy.
7. The Mets find a good Sports Psychologist to help Ollie progress with his manias.
8. KRod keeps his back in shape.
9. Murphy doesn’t botch up too much at 1st.
and 10. Jerry quits overmanaging!
Is that too much to ask? If all this happens I promise to live a clean life (except for a litle betting at the Belmont next weekend).
We’ve won 5 of the past 6, but we need Wright to learn to hit at home. Good job for Maine.
Even though David is struggling at the plate (and striking out more than he ever has in his career), he continues to play stellar defense, turning away naysayers of his past 2 gold gloves
Can someone please do something about all these viruses and injuries befalling the Mets? It’s incredible that they’ve been able to stay at or near the top of the division with so many players going down recently. Once the Mets get healthy, the Philthies are going to regret not taking advantage of the Mets’ maladies. I don’t have a problem with that at all!
I would have liked 20 wins in May, but hey, im not complanining about 19.
Great post Joe D but Big Pelf has been pretty good lately going 7+ in his last outing, can we give the big guy some love. Love the website.
nobody was expecting a sweep of the Marlins, even though we were at home. We won two good games against them and even Pelfrey pitched pretty much perfectly against the team that has been goving him a lot of problems. Good series.